Summer is a time for lighter clothes, sunglasses, long days under the sun, and—of course—a change of fragrance. It’s time to tuck away your spicy, woodsy winter perfume and reach for something a little lighter and playful. That’s why we’re sharing our picks for the perfect summer perfume.
We’ve polled the beauty gurus of our head office and have narrowed it down to the following five picks. Take a look and see if yours is on it!
Marc Jacobs DOT is as energetic-smelling as its packaging. It looks like a lady bug and smells upbeat, lively, and full of fun. With notes of red berries, dragonfruit, honeysuckle, jasmine, coconut water, orange blossom, vanilla, driftwood, and musk—this perfume is a fabulous choice for anyone seeking a chic, energetic and upbeat mood.
2. Stella Summer
Stella McCartney brings you Stella Summer, a simple perfume that’s fresh and warm. Inspired by warm, summery days, Stella Summer offers up notes of frosted lemon, green apple, dades rose, Bulgarian rose, peony, and amber accord. It’s the perfect choice for anyone looking to smell like a summer-fresh bouquet of roses.
3. Poppy
Poppy by Coach is a youthful and flirty fragrance. It’s full of cucumber flower petals, mandarin, baby freesia buds, jasmine, pink water lily, southern gardenia, rose petals, creme brulee accord, cedarwood, bleached sandalwood, vanilla, and whipper marshmallow. It’s a light, fruity-meets-floral perfume for both the young and young at heart.
4. Candy
Prada Candy is a sophisticated yet carefree perfume. We love its simple notes of caramel, musk, vanilla, and benjoin and think it’s the perfect fragrance for both at work and on a night out. Plus, the hot pink and gold bottle makes for a nice addition to any vanity or dresser!
5. La Vie Est Belle
La Vie Est Belle by Lancome is described as a free, happy, and deep fragrance. The description, to us, sounds a little contradictory—but once you smell it, you get it. The fragrance is simple with 3 main notes—iris, patchouli, and gourmand. It’s juicy and fruity without being too sweet, and great for women of all ages.
